Agriculture Victoria is reminding regional dog owners to keep their pets securely contained as the threat posed by roaming dogs to livestock remains an ongoing concern for producers.

Australian dairy farmers have expressed disappointment following the announcement of opening farm gate milk prices for the 2026-27 financial year, with offers falling short of targets outlined earlier in the year.

After years spent shearing and working on farms across the country, South Australian shearer Tom Hutton knew firsthand how difficult it can be for farmers to find skilled workers - and for those workers to find the right jobs too. This led the Mount Compass local to create Find My Crew, an online platform connecting farmers, contractors and agricultural workers across Australia.

A new survey released for National Road Safety Week has revealed a growing gap between what Australian drivers believe about road safety and how they behave behind the wheel.

Australian dairy producers are heading into the new season under increasing financial pressure, with Rabobank warning many farms are operating close to break-even levels.

A grapevine virus known to affect plant growth and fruit quality has been detected in Australia for the first time. The Grapevine Berry Inner Necrosis Virus has been identified in vineyards in South Australia, Victoria and Queensland. Authorities say the virus has been found in both symptomatic and asymptomatic vines, with the full extent of its spread not yet known.

Dairy farmers across South Australia and Victoria are shelving infrastructure projects as the cost of poly and PVC piping surges by up to 60 per cent. The increases, driven largely by rising global oil prices, are placing additional strain on producers already managing drought and broader inflation pressures.

Farm leaders are calling on Australia’s major supermarkets to help absorb rising fuel costs, as transport expenses continue to squeeze farm businesses.

Australia’s peak farming bodies have united on the banks of the Murray River, calling on the Federal Government to abandon further water buybacks and commit to what they describe as smarter Basin management.

Drought-affected farming families and workers in Victoria’s south west are being urged to access financial relief, as prolonged dry conditions continue to place pressure on household budgets.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is urging motorists to take extra care on the roads this Easter, following a rise in fatal crashes involving trucks on Australian roads.

An Australian-first retail ripeness scanner is being tested in stores, using near-infrared technology to assess the firmness of avocados, in a bid to solve one of the industry's most common challenges.

In front of a crowd of soggy spectators, over 110 Marilyns braved an early autumn downpour to be a part of the inaugural South East Marilyn Jetty Swim. The sea of platinum wigs, heart sunglasses and puckered red lips descended on the Naracoorte Swimming Lake Sunday March 1, marking a special milestone for the event by being the first of its kind hosted in regional SA.

Access to radiotherapy treatment in South Australia’s Limestone Coast has again been pushed into the spotlight, with local advocates meeting election candidates to discuss the region’s healthcare needs.

Australia’s heavy vehicle regulator has launched a nationwide compliance operation targeting driver fatigue, following a record number of breaches detected last year. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will roll out Operation Ambit across the coming weeks, focusing on work and rest compliance among heavy vehicle operators.

A sea of blonde wigs, bright white and star-spangled swimsuits, and community spirit will descend on the Naracoorte Swimming Lake on Sunday, March 1, as the Limestone Coast hosts its first-ever South East Marilyn Jetty Swim. The colourful fundraising event, paying homage to the iconic Marilyn Monroe, aims to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Council SA and is expected to draw participants of all ages from across the region.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has launched a multi-state compliance operation targeting heavy vehicles transporting grapes, after nearly 40 per cent of intercepted vehicles were found to be non-compliant last season.

A decision is pending on proposed changes to Australia’s grain levy, as industry reserves continue to climb.

NSW Farmers has criticised the state government’s approach to feral pig control, saying recent culling efforts amount to little more than “bits of bacon” as pig numbers surge across regional New South Wales. The criticism follows reports that just over 53,000 feral pigs were culled by authorities in the past year — a figure NSW Farmers says barely dents a population estimated by farmers to be in the tens of millions.

A new report by Rabobank has revealed that geopolitics remains the dominant risk facing Australian agriculture in 2026. The bank’s Australia Agribusiness Outlook 2026 says fast-changing trade rules, shipping disruptions and global conflict are likely to keep commodity markets volatile in the year ahead.